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C.J. Gish is the senior editor for Mainstreet Daily News. He is a Pacific Northwest transplant who grew up in Oregon and moved to Florida in 2018. C.J. has spent more than 30 years in media, public relations and marketing, including stints as a newspaper reporter, working at two TV stations (FOX and ABC) in Boise, and as a media specialist for Eastern Oregon University. C.J. enjoys sports, especially the NFL and NBA, and is the father to three amazing adult children.
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Gainesville gas prices jump 18 cents
Jul 27, 2023
Florida average price per gallon sees 20-cent increase since last week.
NE 33rd Avenue shooting kills one
Jul 21, 2023
GPD investigates physical altercation that led to gunfire.
AAA: Florida leads nation in gas increase
Jul 14, 2023
State sees 11 cent hike per gallon over last week.
Gas prices down slightly
Jul 6, 2023
Pump costs remain steady as record number of Fourth of July drivers hit road.
Gas prices decrease before Fourth of July
Jun 30, 2023
Record 43.2 million people traveling by car for holiday.
High temps expected over holiday weekend
Jun 30, 2023
Heat index to range from 105 to 110 degrees through Wednesday.
Two more arrested for Columbia County murder
Jun 27, 2023
Body discovered in Osceola National Forest in April.
Area July 4th celebrations kick off Saturday
Jun 27, 2023
Check out events in Alachua County and surrounding communities.
Backyard BBQ returning to East Gainesville
Jun 26, 2023
Second annual event promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.
Watson decides against re-election bid
Jun 21, 2023
Alachua County Sheriff informs staff he will not run in 2024.
Alachua County Sports & Events Center ceremony draws crowd
Jun 10, 2023
New facility designed to draw out-of-town events.
Gas prices decrease despite high demand
Jun 9, 2023
Prices locally, statewide and nationwide dip from last week’s price per gallon.
Local gas prices drop again
May 25, 2023
Gainesville area sees pump prices decrease for fifth straight week.
Santa Fe high jumper signs with Oklahoma
May 22, 2023
Kyren Washington makes announcement four days after defending his 2A state title.
Area gas prices see slight drop
May 18, 2023
National average per gallon remains same since last week.
Grand theft auto fugitive arrested in Dixie County
May 17, 2023
Weeklong multi-county manhunt concludes.
Swamp Car Wash killer receives life sentence
May 16, 2023
Gainesville man found guilty on second degree murder.
Santa Fe softball earns shutout
May 12, 2023
Chiefland baseball, Branford softball exact revenge in regional semifinals.
GHS students compete in annual Egg Drop Challenge
May 10, 2023
Physics class attempts to protect eggs from drop off UF Beaty Tower.
Former Gainesville mayor Mac McEachern dies at 92
May 10, 2023
McEachern served on Gainesville City Commission during 1980s.